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Grant helps Native American PPSC students with costs
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A new program launching at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC) will cover direct costs and offer coaching to Native American students. According to PPSC, First Nations Promise is a last-dollar grant that will help members of federally recognized American Indian tribes residing in El Paso, Teller, or Elbert counties. The funding can […]
El Paso County approves first step for controversial RV park near Peyton
An RV park project that received public opposition by many nearby residents near Peyton has cleared the first hurdle toward development with the county. The El Paso County Board of County Commissioners voted 4-1 on Thursday to approve the rezoning of 35 acres along North Peyton Highway from agricultural to use as a recreational vehicle park.
Judge dismisses Wilson Water Tank lawsuit
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — An El Paso County judge made a decision over the controversial Wilson Ranch Water Tank lawsuit on Tuesday, July 23. In August 2023, the water tank caused controversy in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood. Many homeowners voiced their concerns about the project by Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) and argued that the tank […]
Cluck Yeah! FREE Cane’s Chicken Finger for National Chicken Finger Day
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Celebrate National Chicken Finger Day this Saturday with Raising Cane’s! They’re treating all Caniac Club Members to a FREE Chicken Finger on July 27 to mark the occasion. Jade Gale, the Restaurant Manager at Raising Cane’s, visited FOX21’s Loving Living Local to dish out...
Olympic athletes visit patients at a Colorado Springs health center
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) - On Friday, Olympic athletes Michael Spinks and Nathalie Ingram visited patients at a UCHealth physical therapy and rehab clinic in Colorado Springs. Michael Spinks is a former professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist from the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. Nathalie Ingram won an Olympic gold...
HSPPR asking for help adopting puppies
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) said there is an excess of puppies at both of its shelters and is hoping to find them homes. HSPPR said it has more than 60 puppies at both shelter locations and that is more than it can handle. The puppies have been […]
CSFD welcomes new fire mid-tower, to join fleet by 2025
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Fire Department (CSFD) is receiving a new piece of equipment this upcoming Fall. On Wednesday, July 24, CSFD announced on Facebook a new fire apparatus would join their fleet and begin service in 2025. CSFD gave the public the chance to guess what the new addition would be, with the […]
COS prepares to celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics with Downtown Summer Fest
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Celebrate the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Downtown Summer Fest on Saturday, July 27. The festival kicks off Saturday at 11 a.m. at the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum, Park Union Bridge located at 200 South Sierra Madre. Attendees can expect live music, sports, cultural demonstrations, and over 40 partners and vendors […]
Suspect causes over $5,000 of damage in office building
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — A suspect has been arrested after what the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said was a disturbance at an office building in the afternoon hours of Thursday, July 25. CSPD said on Thursday, a little before 4 p.m. police were contacted by a downtown business at the corner of South Cascade and […]
The Colorado Springs community is celebrating the legacy of the first African American military unit
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) -The Springs community is set to celebrate the 158th anniversary of the Buffalo Soldiers, pivotal African American regiments formed in 1866. After the Civil War, these soldiers were among the first African Americans stationed in Colorado Territory, where they played a key role in developing the American West by establishing telegraph lines and protecting stagecoach routes.
CSPD arrests suspect involved in multiple burglaries
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) arrested a suspect wanted for burglary on Wednesday, July 24. On Tuesday afternoon, July 23, officers responded to a burglary at a home in the 1600 block of Shrider Road near East Woodmen Road and North Academy Boulevard. According to CSPD, photos and videos were immediately […]
Colorado Springs bagpipe, drums band headed to world championships in Scotland
The pipes, the pipes are calling from a parking lot. But soon they’ll be calling all the way from Glasgow, Scotland, where 20 pipers and 10 drummers from the Pikes Peak Highlanders Pipes and Drums will compete for the first time at the annual World Pipe Band Championships on Aug. 17. They’ll also compete Aug. 10 at the Abernathy Highland Games in Abernathy, Scotland, and Aug. 11 at the Perth Highland Games and the European Pipe Band Championships in Perth, Scotland.
Pikes Peak and Gulf Beach RV Resorts Introduce Electric Bike Rentals for Guests
Pikes Peak RV Resort and Gulf Beach RV Resort, both managed by IVEE Group, have introduced electric bike rentals as a new guest amenity. This addition provides an eco-friendly and enjoyable way for guests to explore the natural beauty and local attractions around each resort. At Pikes Peak RV Resort...
Hot Wing Games brings the heat at Phantom Canyon
(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Phantom Canyon is celebrating National Chicken Wing Day on Monday, July 29 with a competition that will test competitors’ endurance and will. The Hot Wing Games will happen on Monday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and the challenge to competitors is to eat five wings, two dressed in signature wing sauces […]
UPDATE: Power restored to Stratmoor area
UPDATE: THURSDAY 7/25/2024 11:45 a.m. (COLORADO SPRINGS) — Colorado Springs Utilities said at 11:30 a.m. power had been restored to all customers. ORIGINAL STORY: Stratmoor area impacted by Springs Utilities outage THURSDAY 7/25/2024 10:22 a.m. Colorado Springs Utilities (Springs Utilities) said a power outage is impacting the Stratmoor area stretching from South Circle Drive to […]
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